Doug Martin returned to action last week and should dominate the rushing touches in the backfield going forward for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting Sunday. The Bucs head to Arizona in Week 6 to face the Cardinals. Martin will not have an easy time against the Cardinals defensive front. The Cardinals have only allowed three opposing running backs to rush for more than 90 yards rushing or score a touchdown.
Fantasy football start sit advice Week 6: What to do with Doug Martin
Martin’s fantasy ceiling takes off despite the fact that he’s not the workhorse in Tampa Bay.
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Coming off his four-game suspension, Martin played well and rushed 13 times for 74 yards and a touchdown on a limited snap count. He also added a catch for 8 yards to the Bucs’ offense in their loss to New England.
Fantasy impact: Martin looked like he was back to his 1,400-yard rushing season form against New England Thursday night. His limited snap count kept him from having a bigger night, but 74 yards and a touchdown as a fill-in is a nod to what owners should expect. Even against tougher matchups, buy Martin to be a top-20-or-higher rusher every week. On a full snap count, there is no telling what Martin can do.
